Manufacturing Operations Manager

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


Hastings, United Kingdom General Dynamics UK Full time

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics Mission Systems in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide a wide range of Avionic Mission Computing Systems for a wide range Military Fast Jets, Helicopters and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manage r to join our collaborative team in Hastings.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a strategic senior management role, reporting to The Head of Manufacturing. 

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will have responsibility for the complete manufacturing process, from individual components being delivered to Goods-In, to the complete production of a variety of military electronic units, for both aircraft and land vehicles, ready for delivery to the customer. 

You will have responsibility for resource management and headcount predictions, to ensure we have the required resources over the lifetime of numerous programmes. You will play a major part in both internal and external audits to ensure we gain/retain our accreditations.

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Qualifications

To apply for this Manufacturing Operations Manager role, you will need a degree or HND in a related field along with proven experience in a similar role. You will also require knowledge of electronic assembly, scheduling and manufacturing project management along with the ability to create new strategies to help deadlines to be met.

In addition, you should have excellent communication skills to allow for interaction with both senior management and shop floor operators and technicians.

Additional Information

The role of Production Operations Manager has a starting salary of £48,800 to £61,000 dependant upon experience and an attractive flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.  A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.  A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.



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